Joshua Clottey vs Andre Berto @ 147

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  1. Goose

    Goose Russian oligarch Full Member

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    Clottey

    he picks his punches so well, and throws helluva shots to the body...Berto is a strong man, but he was down before against lesser opposition....I believe that Clottey has all the tools to KO Berto
     
  2. 41fever

    41fever Boxing Addict Full Member

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    right now, Clottey...in the future, we'll c how Berto matures...
     
  3. BOGART

    BOGART Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This would be a good fight and I think Berto would be ready for it. He'll be the underdog but I think he might just squeak out a tough decision. He has such good handspeed that I think he'll keep Clottey honest. Clottey doesn't seem to have big enough of a punch to test Berto's unproven chin either. It's obviously a very big step up but in this case I think Berto matches up well. Good close fight, I hope it happens.
     
  4. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Still too early for Berto. He's getting there though.
     
  5. Sweet Pea

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    Clottey would give him a boxing lesson and stop him in the mid rounds.
     
  6. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    Really?? I don't rate Berto that highly. Good fighter, but so is Clottey. I think i would probably go with Clottey here, although i would love to watch more footage of both guys before making a prediction.
     
  7. CJLightweight

    CJLightweight Lightweight Kingpin Full Member

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    huh why don't they just keep it and unify? i don't get it:huh
     
  8. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I honestly cant tell you why, logic points to clottey and as you can see most people agree with that.

    Once in a while I just think against the grain and go with it. Usually not right though :lol: .
     
  9. Kegsy

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    If Berto dont take the fight against Clottey which looks likely from wat i read on espn, next in line at number 6 for the belt is Luis Collazo.
    Thats a decent support bout to Cotto vs Margarito.
     
  10. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    Fair enough... I haven't seen big amounts of either guys recently... Based on what i had seen i think Clottey would be too much. But then again, you never know, Berto could really step up. I don't think Clottely would be overly dominant like some here do, and i think Berto would make a real fight out of it. I worry about Berto's chin a bit though at this point, and perhaps heart as well.
     
  11. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    Interesting mate, would make a great follow up bout to the Marg fight.
     
  12. Chileno606

    Chileno606 Gentleman & Scholar Full Member

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    Clottey by stoppage. Easy pick. Berto is too green, he hasnt fought any decent opposition yet and Cllotey is too much of a step-up.
     
  13. fitzgeraldz

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    Berto is due for a title shot ...
     
  14. Relentless

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    your ass is due for a dick.